Norm D’Allura talks to the AARC about the Valley Amateur Radio Association in the Shenandoah Valley, its history and activities.

Bob Pattison, K4DU, presents information on the “Radio Amateur’s Code, Ham Radio Ethics and Ham Radio Lore, or Playing Well with Others” at the July AARC meeting.

The AARC had a successful VE session on Saturday, 29 June. Congratulations to Geoffrey Sanders KQ4IDY, who qualified for his Amateur Extra license, and to Mark Mahew, Noah Flood, Mark Andersson, Bruce Quinn, Scott Barker, and Peter Francisco, all of whom qualified for their Technician licenses.… Read the rest

Photo by Vickie Eicher.

Another Successful AARC Field Day!

Thanks to fearless leader Bob Romanko, AK4BR, and his team of volunteers.

We had visits from ARRL Roanoke Division Director Dr. James F. Boehner, N2ZZ and Vice Director Bill Morine, N2COP, contacts with all the US states plus several Canadian provinces and some DX as well!… Read the rest

Bob Pattison, K4DU, Dennis Terribile, WR4I, and Dave Beebe, K4UEK recount their experiences at the 2024 Hamvention in Xenia, IL.

What is Field Day? 

Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to  attend.